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877-791-8076 / StoberLaw.com
877-791-8076 / StoberLaw.com
If you’ve ever unfortunately been in a car accident, you know that
it can be an extremely stressful time post-accident. Here is some advice from the attorneys at the
Law Offices of Louis D. Stober, Jr., L.L.C., on important steps to take after acar accident.
At the scene of the car accident:
- Immediately after the crash check
to see if anyone in either vehicle requires medical assistance. Perform
first aid or call an ambulance.
- If the vehicles are blocking the
roadway or highway, and can be moved, they should be moved to a safe
position. If not, someone should warn approaching traffic and keep people
from wandering in the paths of oncoming cars.
- Call 911 for the police or highway
patrol immediately.
- Get contact information for any
witnesses.
- Exchange insurance information
and drivers' license numbers with other drivers involved in the car
accident.
- If there is a camera or cell
phone camera available, begin taking pictures of all sides of the
vehicles, of the scene of the accident, and of injuries.
After the accident:
- If you or any member of your
family has been injured, get medical care. Even a mild closed head injury
may result in traumatic brain
injury (TBI). Follow all of your medical provider's
instructions.
- Notify your auto insurance
provider of the accident, but do
not make a statement to an insurance company representative or sign a
settlement form before talking to an attorney.
- Get a copy of the police report.
- Continue to take pictures of your
injuries throughout the course of healing.
- Have your car accident claim
reviewed by a personal injury lawyer familiar with New York State law and
see that you are being treated fairly by your insurance company.
Contact the Law Offices of Louis D. Stober, Jr., L.L.C if you
would like to speak to a trustworthy lawyer about your car accident. Also,
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